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Organization Spotlight: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

An interview with Brittany Boston, Vice President of Services for Temple Student Government.

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Organization Spotlight: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Greek letters:

AKA

Colors:

Salmon pink and apple green

Symbol:

Ivy leaf

Flower:

Tea Rose

Motto:

"By culture and by merit."

Some famous AKAs:

Elmer Lucille Allen, Althea Gibson, Wanda Sykes, Donda West

National programs

: Educational Advancement Program (EAF), Ivy Acres, Ivy Reading AKAdemy, Leadership Fellows Program, Partnerships in Mathematics and Science, and Youth Authors Program

Founded nationally on January 15, 1908 at Howard University.

Founded the Temple University (Delta Mu) chapter on November 5, 1955.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has over 900 chapters internationally.

I interviewed Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Mu sister and Vice President of Services for Temple Student Government, Brittany Boston:

Why did you decide to join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

"AlphaKappaAlpha Sorority, Inc has been an influence in my life since birth. A few of my aunts and cousins are members and they really showed the importance and power of sisterhood and service. It has always been a dream of mine to be a member. I uphold the values of my sorority in my daily life and knew I would be an asset to the chapter and the sorority at large which is why I joined."

What is your most cherished memory since becoming a sister of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

"After becoming a member I was shown an outpouring of well wishes, love, and support from other members, peers, and members of the NPHC. It was a really beautiful time in my life. A cherished memory I have is my first North Atlantic Regional Conference. All of my co-initiates and chapter members came and it was in the Nation's capital. Seeing my sorors from across the East Coast was an amazing feeling. I saw the products of their hard work including service and mentorship. I made connections that will last a lifetime. That first conference really opened my eyes to the bigger purpose and mission of my sorority."

What advice would you give young women looking to come out for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

"AlphaKappaAlpha women are confident, service-oriented, focused, and intelligent. We embody grace and class in everything that we do. This is a lifelong commitment to sisterhood, service, and scholarship. Understanding these concepts will help you better understand my chapter and my sorority and the women that do become members."

What do YOU wish people would know more about Alpha Kappa Alpha?

"The Delta Mu chapter of AlphaKappaAlpha Sorority, Inc. has been on Temple's campus for nearly 60 years. We have a long history of services and connections in North Philadelphia. We are open and willing to hear ideas about program topics and community service. Please come and connect with us."



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